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Miami Clemson UNC Chapel Hill Virginia Tech Michigan UNC Charlotte Wisconsin UofSC Pitt Penn State ASU Purdue| North Carolina State University at Raleigh | Ohio State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NC State | Ohio State | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Columbus, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 37,323 | 60,046 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #118 | #139 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ncsu.edu | osu.edu | ||
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Costs |
NC State | Ohio State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,535 | $11,826 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,407 | $37,332 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,719 | $14,272 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,860 | $19,575 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,811 | $11,791 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 50% | 64% |
Admission |
NC State | Ohio State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,049 | 70,028 | ||
| Admitted | 15,958 | 35,588 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.8% | 50.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.9% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1460 | 1330/1480 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
NC State | Ohio State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NC State | Ohio State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,200 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,782 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $214 | $222 |
Diversity |
NC State | Ohio State | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
NC State | Ohio State | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 26% | ||
Campus |
NC State | Ohio State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ohio State University is larger than than NC State based on total student enrollment (60,046 students vs. 37,323 students)
NC State vs. Ohio State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NC State or Ohio State?
- Ohio State University is 81% more expensive to attend than NC State for in-state tuition ($11,826.00 vs. $6,535.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.9% higher at Ohio State than North Carolina State University at Raleigh ($37,332.00 vs. $29,407.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina State University at Raleigh than Ohio State ($14,860 vs. $19,575)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina State University at Raleigh are 4% lower than costs at Ohio State University ($13,719 vs. $14,272)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio State University than North Carolina State University at Raleigh (64% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina State University at Raleigh students is 0.2% larger than aid received Ohio State University ($11,811 vs. $11,791)
NC State vs. Ohio State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NC State or Ohio State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio State or NC State .
- The average SAT score at Ohio State University (1295) is 31 points higher than at NC State (1264)
- Incoming NC State students have at the same average ACT score (29) as students at Ohio State (29)
- Accepted freshman NC State students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Ohio State (3.76)
- Ohio State has a higher acceptance rate (50.8%) than NC State (39.8%)
NC State vs. Ohio State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NC State or Ohio State? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Ohio State and NC State.
- The graduation rate at Ohio State is higher than North Carolina State University at Raleigh (80% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from North Carolina State University at Raleigh earn on average $6,600 more per year than Ohio State graduates after ten years. ($57,200 vs. $50,600)
- North Carolina State University at Raleigh students graduate with a $718 lower median federal student loan debt than Ohio State graduates. ($20,782 vs. $21,500)
- NC State graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Ohio State graduates. ($214 vs. $222)
- More NC State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio State students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/